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Nonextensile

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not capable of being extended or stretched

Sense 1:

Usage: In physics, nonextensile materials undergo very little deformation under stress.

Example Sentence: The nonextensile rubber band snapped when stretched too far.

Sense 2:

Usage: The nonextensile fabric made the garment feel tight and uncomfortable.

Example Sentence: I prefer wearing stretchy materials rather than nonextensile ones.

Sense 3:

Usage: The nonextensile nature of the rope made it unsuitable for climbing.

Example Sentence: It is crucial to use a strong and nonextensile rope for mountain climbing.

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